The Bateleurs return with ‘A Light In The Darkness’, out now, opening a fresh chapter that builds on the foundation set by their debut ‘The Sun In The Tenth House’. A key lineup shift shapes the record’s character, with guitarist Ricardo Galrao stepping in and bringing a distinct voice that helps guide the album’s direction while keeping the band’s core identity fully intact.
Produced by the band and recorded across three studios, the album leans into live feel and emotional immediacy, with performances captured without quantisation, autotune, or heavy editing. Slide guitar, Hammond organ, traditional flute, and strings expand the sonic palette, adding warmth and texture throughout. It lands as a confident, immersive listen that values connection and atmosphere, and it sounds especially rewarding from start to finish.